The Barlow Planetarium offers public programming. Family Shows are enjoyable for the whole family, especially for ages 8 and younger . Feature Shows are geared for the older student or adult that already has an established interest in astronomy. Music Laser Shows are geared to all ages and feature music, brilliant laser animation and thrilling virtual reality effects.  Each show ends with a tour of the current nighttime sky – stars, constellations and planets – as seen from the Fox Valley and Northeast Wisconsin.

Star Show Schedule

STAR SHOW TIMES 
May 4 - 28

• Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
• Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Larry Cat in Space - Family Show
• Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Laser Tribute - Music Laser Show
• Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | More Than Meets The Eye - Feature Show
• Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Larry Cat in Space - Family Show
• Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Laser Tribute - Music Laser Show
• Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | More Than Meets The Eye - Feature Show

The Barlow Planetarium will be closed Saturdays during the month of June to accommodate our summer programs.

There will be no shows June 4, 11, 18 & 25.

Saturday matinee programming returns July 2nd.

STAR SHOW TIMES 
June 1st - 30

• Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
• Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Larry Cat in Space - Family Show
• Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Laser iPop - Music Laser Show
• Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | The Planets - Feature Show
• Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | No Shows
• Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | No Shows
• Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. |No Shows

The Barlow Planetarium will be closed July 26-28. No shows.

STAR SHOW TIMES 
July 1st - 30

• Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
• Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Secret Of The Cardboard Rocket - Family Show (No show July 27th)
• Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Laser Spirit  - Music Laser Show (No show July 28th)
• Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | The Planets - Feature Show
• Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Secret Of The Cardboard Rocket - Family Show
• Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Laser Spirit - Music Laser Show
• Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. |The Planets - Feature Show

July Family Astronomy Night - Saturday, July 9th

• 8:00 p.m. | The Planets - Feature Show
• 9:00 p.m. |Telescope Viewing of The Moon (weather permitting)

The Barlow Planetarium will be closed August 18th - 20th  and 26th - 27th. No shows.

STAR SHOW TIMES 
August 1st - 30

• Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
• Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Lifestyles Of The Stars  - Family Show (No show August 31st - SOLD OUT)
• Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Laser Beatles  - Music Laser Show (No show August 18th)
• Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | Two Small Pieces of Glass  - Feature Show (No shows August 19th & 26th)
• Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Lifestyles Of The Stars - Family Show (No shows August 20th & 27th)
• Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Laser Spirit - Music Laser Show (No shows August 20th & 27th)
• Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | Two Small Pieces of Glass  - Feature Show (No shows August 20th & 27th)

August Family Astronomy Night - Saturday, August 6th

• 8:00 p.m. | Two Small Pieces of Glass - Feature Show
• 9:00 p.m. |Telescope Viewing of The Moon (weather permitting)

STAR SHOW ADMISSION – ONLINE TICKET SALES ONLY!

• Barlow Members: FREE
• Adults (age 18+): $9
• Students (age 13-17): $8
• College students (with ID): $8
• Children (age 3-12): $7
• Seniors (age 60+): $7

ASTC Pass Program Restrictions

• Based on residence: To receive Travel Passport Program benefits, you must live more than 90 miles away from the center/museum you wish to visit. Admissions staff reserve the right to request proof of residence for benefits to apply. Science centers and museums requesting proof of residence are marked by (Check IDs).
• Based on your science center’s or museum’s location: Science centers/museums located within 90 miles of each other
• are excluded from the Travel Passport Program unless that exclusion is lifted by mutual agreement.

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